JED MADELA FLIES HIGH LIKE A "SUPERHERO" !

Most recording artists will tell you that while awards are nice, winning them isn't really their priority. They would rather have songs that will become hits, music that people will remember for a long long time.  But they will also admit that it feels good to be recognized by award-giving bodies. Such is the case with world-champion Jed Madela, whose latest album "Superhero" just earned a nomination from the Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMAs) for Best Secular Album.

Jed says the recognition of his album is a big big deal for him. He's very honored that the CMMAs recognized this album which is a reflection of who he is. Jed didn't want to release an album just for the sake of having a hit song,  he wanted to put together an album full of songs that people can relate to. And that's exactly what he did, given the success of his songs "Di matitinag", " Superhero", and "Be With You Again" (collab with Boyband PH).  

"I wanted people to really relate to my songs. That when people listened to my song, they would say that's the story of their lives." Jed says the album tells a story that is very timely. It tells of how a man starts with a dream, he's faced with many obstacles, but in the end he succeeds thanks to his hard work, persistence, and prayers. 

After "Superhero" was released, Jed staged his 15th anniversary concert "Higher Than High" last Nov. 16, 2018 at the Araneta Coliseum. The concert was a success ! It was a major milestone for him, because it was his first time to do a solo concert at the Big Dome. He was also heavily involved in every aspect of it. He was a writer and a director. So now he's looking forward to doing more concerts, not only as a performer, but also someone behind the scenes.  

Jed's duties as a hurado on It's Showtime's Tawag ng Tanghalan segment keeps him busy. He loves being a hurado because it allows him to mentor up-and-coming artists. In giving critiques, he has to be constructive, yet at the same time honest.

In the last year alone, Jed has already achieved a lot. But he's not resting on his laurels. He wants to direct a concert for another artist. He's going on another US tour in January 2020, and he's prepping for another exciting album. Indeed Jed Madela has a lot to be thankful for. And he continues to fly high, with his career and personal life.